Apple-tree Zolotarevka

The apple tree Zolotarevka is a long-established variety of the winter period, it gained its distribution in the city of Kursk and in neighboring regions. It can often be found on the territory of Ukraine, as well as in the Volga region.

The apple variety Zolotarevka was bred for a normal climate in the scientific laboratory of Volgograd. As a result of the fact that new properties from several hybrids were added to the Renet variety, a new variety was obtained, which was tested according to all criteria and officially registered on the market. Where at the moment the variety is considered a great competitor among other varieties.

Apple-tree Zolotarevka: variety description

Apple tree Zolotarevka: photo of the variety

The Zolotarevka apple tree grows to a large size, about 5-6 meters in height. After planting, for 1-2 years, the crown looks like a broom, since it has no shape. It is very wide, spreading, branches of different lengths. With age, the outlines of the form appear, it becomes round, resembling a ball. The branches of the tree are thin, skeletal, of different lengths, so gardeners often equalize their sizes using molded pruning. The branches are located freely, so they do not interfere with each other's development.

The shoot of the Zolotarevka apple tree is thick, dark brown in color with a slight gray tint. On it there are many gray lentils, which resemble a cone in shape. The foliage is dense, the leaves are medium in size, they are long, oval in shape with a strongly pointed end. The base of the leaf is wide and rounded, and jagged along the edges. Along the entire surface of the leaf, wrinkles and light green veins are visible. The sheet has two surfaces, one glossy, smooth, and the other matte with a little fuzz. The leaf petiole is thin and long, so it does not hold the leaves, and they will soon fall off.

Apple-tree Zolotarevka: characteristic of the variety

Zolotarevka apples are strongly convex to the top, conical in shape and medium in size, about 160 grams. The apple is slightly ribbed, with sides of different sizes. The skin is smooth, uniform, green. Sometimes a slight yellow or orange blush may be seen. The fruits turn golden with long storage, do not lose their attractive appearance, and remain the same. Fruit stalks are long, large in diameter. The cups are large, of medium depth and width. Hearts and seed nests are huge, slightly approaching the calyx.

The pulp of Zolotarevka apples is soft, creamy, white, with a lot of juice. The aroma of the fruit is very strong, reminiscent of the aroma of flower pollen. The composition of the fruit includes various trace elements: natural sugars 10%, titratable acids 0.4%, vitamin C 4%, phenolic compounds 1%, pectin 2%.

When the fruits ripen

Apple tree Zolotarevka: photo of the variety

The full maturity of apples of the Zolotarevka variety occurs in early October or late September, depending on the amount of heat and the climate in which the tree was grown. After harvest, the fruits are stored for about 4 months. It is best to consume the fruits fresh within the first 2 months, then they become dry and not as tasty as after harvest.

The first fruiting of the Zolotarevka apple tree occurs a year after planting. The average harvest is about 90 kilograms per tree. The harvest is irregular, depending on the year.

The tree's resistance to frost and cold is weak, therefore it is not recommended to grow in cold climates, as the tree will die. The immunity of the variety is high, so the tree is rarely affected by fungal diseases.

Apple tree Zolotarevka: advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• Pleasant taste.
• High yield level.
• Fruit size.
• Long shelf life.

Minuses:

• Dimensions of the tree.
• Loss of juiciness during long-term storage.

Conclusion

Despite the shortcomings, the Zolotarevka apple variety is often planted in different regions, and gardeners are satisfied with the planting.